American Proud

A Poem by nivram

American Proud?

I seek to find success in me, but not that which you think. I cringe at what this world has forced upon our youth to drink. These lies are told and dreams are sold by images on a screen, the music sceen and magazines make me want to scream.

Success in me, and also you, should always start within, but, this world won’t tell you that because, your nothing but dollars to them.

They know that if you love self first, regardless of what they say, then all the crap they pour in you, will slowly fade away. So see yourself and smile, tare all your posters down, especially the ones of a 30 year old rapper, whose pants are sagging down.

Beautiful you are inside and out, and that you must not doubt, and don’t let stings of unkind words steer you from what is right. And if the world don’t like who you are, then say,” it’s time to fight!”

Success is not defined by, how much crap you got.

Success is not defined by, how many people think your hot.

Success is not money or fame, like this world want you to believe. True success is not black or white or native to this land

True success is measured by, how you treat your fellow man.

So seek to find success in you, just like I do in me, cause, not until we love one another, can we all live successfully!